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#247 of 462 private schools in MI
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
Elementary School · Kalamazoo, MI
A private elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1601 NICHOLS RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
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Where Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,617
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Kingwestwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Reformed Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy is listed in Kalamazoo, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
What grades does Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy serve?
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy?
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy rank in MI?
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy ranks #247 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy a private school?
Yes, Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy a religious school?
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Phone
- (269) 342-8943
- Area population (ZIP 49006)
- 25,888
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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